When is tb vaccine given in us?
I'm planning to move to the US for my studies and preparing all my health documents. I need to know about vaccinations. When is the TB vaccine typically given in the US?
I'm planning to move to the US for my studies and preparing all my health documents. I need to know about vaccinations. When is the TB vaccine typically given in the US?
Hey! So, in the US, the BCG vaccine for TB isn't routinely given to everyone at birth like it is in India. It's usually only given to selected infants/children who are at high risk of exposure to TB and cannot take preventive TB medicines. It's a bit different there! 😊
Ah, the TB vaccine in the US is a different story. They don't routinely give BCG to all babies there. It's usually for specific high-risk groups. I remember getting confused about this when my cousin moved there with his baby. But it's normal for their system, so no need to panic.
It's quite different in the US. The BCG vaccine for TB is not part of their routine childhood vaccination schedule. It's only administered to certain children or healthcare workers who are at very high risk. It's easy to get emotionally overwhelmed with different guidelines, but it's just their policy based on their epidemiology.
Having lived in the US, I can tell you the BCG vaccine isn't routine there. They only give it to a very specific, high-risk population, unlike India where it's given at birth. Their approach is more about early detection and treatment of active TB. So, if you're going there, don't expect it as a standard jab for your baby.
Okay, so if you're checking for the US, the BCG vaccine for TB isn't given universally. It's mostly for select groups, like healthcare workers exposed to drug-resistant TB or children with unavoidable exposure. I saw this on a health app once while tracking global vaccine info. So not a standard thing there.
I totally get why you'd ask, it can be confusing with different countries having different vaccine schedules. In the US, the BCG (TB) vaccine is generally not given routinely to the public. It's reserved for specific individuals, often those with ongoing exposure risks, like certain healthcare workers or children living in areas with high TB prevalence. Their public health strategy for TB is more focused on screening and treatment.
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